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2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona

9 Colleges
$32,706 Avg Salary
$25,824 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

Communication & Media Studies is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arizona. With 2,246 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Arizona to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Media Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Arizona State University - Skysong to be the most popular school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arizona. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 70% of the communications majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $24,308 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $290.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 439 students majoring in communications at ASU - Tempe, 38% are male and 62% are female.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at ASU - Tempe take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,308. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $290.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Arizona State University - Tempe Report

#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great place for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

About 65% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 35% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at University of Arizona accumulate an average of around $19,765 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $614, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and media studies schools in Arizona. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

Women make up 73% of the communications majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debt load of $41,343.

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#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 9 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

Women make up 73% of the communications majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $27,764 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $148, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Northern Arizona University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Flagstaff.

About 57% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 43% are male.

On average, communications graduates from NAU take out $22,359 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $440.

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Ottawa University - Surprise ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Ottawa University - Surprise is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Surprise.

Women make up 22% of the communications majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at Ottawa University - Surprise accumulate an average of around $29,010 in student debt.

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Ottawa University - Phoenix ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Ottawa University - Phoenix is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in communications at Ottawa University - Phoenix, 33% are male and 67% are female.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at Ottawa University - Phoenix take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,010.

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Arizona Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Phoenix, Arizona Christian University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Arizona Christian University Report

Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 4,091
Oklahoma 325
New Mexico 129

Communication & Media Studies is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17,669
Journalism 13,552
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.

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